Data Resource Analyst

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 13
Major Administrative Unit / College: Provost And Academic Affairs
Department: Institutional Research 40001247
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: 75000.00 – 85000.00 Salary Commensurate
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Administrative/Business/Professional, Research/Scientific, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

Duties include data modeling, collection, and evaluation of complex data sets to assist in decision making in areas related to student and faculty recruitment, retention, and success and related resource allocations. This role involves leveraging and analyzing data across various longitudinal, relational and/or administrative data sets. These data include and inform measures such as enrollment, credit hours, completion rates, demographic trends and disparities, faculty workload, program reviews, and other various indicators of institutional effectiveness. Responsibilities include data documentation and reporting adhering to federal or state mandates; coordinating with university stakeholders and providing support for data requests across the campus community; honoring data confidentiality and ensuring sustained integrity of data and information.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a master’s in educational administration, statistics, business, social science, or research methodology; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research design, statistical methods and data extraction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Expert knowledge in the use of database management software (SAS, SQL, STATA) for data extraction, verification, and analysis, including the ability to format and manipulate large databases and conduct complex data analysis for evaluation and reporting purposes in higher education administration; knowledge of Tableau or other data visualization tools, and creation of dashboards; demonstrated ability to interpret and present information clearly and accurately in writing and verbally; commitment to data integrity; ability to quickly adapt to fast paced and unpredictable changes in data systems/functionality, organizational structure, and/or other environmental, university or social changes; demonstrated kindness and collegiality across individual and group differences; ability to exercise discretion and judgment in dealing with sensitive or confidential information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

CV

Cover Letter

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://ir.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends 10/18/2022 at 1:55 PM

Advertised:Oct 12, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Nov 8, 2022 Eastern Standard Time